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Board reviews CIP, highlights cybersecurity, HVAC and sewer as top priorities
Summary
County staff reviewed the draft Capital Improvements Plan and supervisors outlined priorities: cybersecurity upgrades for public-safety radio systems, courthouse and county HVAC repairs, facility maintenance, ERP implementation, dock and bulk-water planning, and continued focus on sewer infrastructure and the cafeteria project.
County staff reviewed the proposed Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and asked Board members to identify priorities for the next budget cycle. Mr. Walker highlighted items including public-safety radio system software upgrades to address cybersecurity risks, courthouse and countywide HVAC repairs and replacements, facility maintenance and rehabilitation, ERP software implementation, bulk water storage for fire protection, parking and facility improvements, dock maintenance and potential floating-dock alternatives, and long-term planning for major capital projects.
Each Board member stated their priorities. Supervisor Wayne H. Jessie emphasized completing the cafeteria project and moving to design to establish costs; Supervisor Randy Crittenden prioritized sewer and wastewater infrastructure to address economic decline in Deltaville and suggested targeted, lower-cost municipal solutions; Chairman Don R. Harris also named sewer conversations and continuing partnership with the Economic Development Authority as priorities; and Supervisor Reginald A. Williams supported the cafeteria project, sewer solutions, schools and public safety, and requested greater budget transparency and a renovation-versus-new comparison for the RCE building. Williams said avoiding "no sewer" as a barrier to attracting businesses is important.
